Psalms 104:14
He makes grass grow for the cattle, and herbs for people. He brings bread out of the earth;
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In Context
15wine, to gladden hearts; oil, to make faces shine; bread, to strengthen hearts.
Cross References
Genesis 1:12The earth sprouted vegetation: seed-bearing plants, and trees with seed-bearing fruit. God saw that it was good.
Genesis 2:5there were not yet any plants on the earth, and no vegetation had sprung up; for the Lord God had not sent rain upon the earth, and there was no one to till the soil.
Genesis 3:18The ground will always bring forth thorns and thistles, and you will eat the plants of the field.
Genesis 9:3Every moving thing that lives will be food for you; as I gave the green herbs, I give them all to you.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 104:11-19
The Divine Bounty. 10 He sendeth the springs into the valleys, which run among the hills. 11 They give drink to every beast of the field: the wild asses quench their thirst. 12 By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation, which sing among the branches. 13 He watereth the hills from his chambers: the earth is satisfied with the fruit of thy works. 14 He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth; 15 And wine that maketh… Read the whole commentary →